NOTICE TO CUSTOMERS
Appalachian Power plans to maintain a portion of its power line rights of way in West Virginia through aerial application of registered herbicides. Weather permitting, the program will begin on or about June 1, 2020.
Questions about the program or information about sensitive areas near the power lines listed below, such as springs, wells, streams, lakes, ponds, orchards, crop areas, gardens, pastures, meadows, year-round dwellings, public recreation areas, and Christmas tree farms, may be directed to the company by calling toll-free 1-800-642-3622.
Right-of-way maintenance agreements between the company and landowners are available to those preferring to accept responsibility for clearing the right of way crossing their property in lieu of aerial herbicide applications. Such agreements provide for compensation equivalent to the cost of aerial herbicide maintenance, provided the work meets the company’s specifications.
Landowners desiring to enter into right-of-way maintenance agreements with Appalachian Power should call the toll-free number above, or contact the nearest office as listed below. Maps showing the location of rights of way to be maintained in their areas also are available for inspection at these offices.
Herbicides to be used have been extensively tested and are registered by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the West Virginia Department of Agriculture. They are glyphosate, imazapyr, metsulfuron methyl, fosamine, triclopyr, aminocyclopyrachlor and aminopyralid. All applications are performed by certified applicators.
Rights of way involved in the program are:
MINGO COUNTY
Borderland-Chattaroy 12 kV – A distribution line on wood poles beginning at Falls Branch and running northwest, cross- ing Chattaroy, Alley Branch, Dans Branch and Barrett Hollow. The line then runs northeast to the top of the hill before turn- ing north and ending at Parker Fork of Millers Creek. This also includes a second distribution line on wood poles beginning at Fairview Addition, running southeast and ending at the tunnel at West Williamson.
Borderland-Nolan 12 kV – A distribution line on wood poles beginning at Nolan, running northwest and ending at Big Splint Hollow. This also includes a second distribution line on wood poles beginning at Road Branch and ending at the Mingo County State Road Garage.
Cinderella-Vinson Street 12 kV – A distribution line on wood poles beginning at Valley View and running northeast. The line then turns southwest and ends at Vinson Street. This also includes a distribution tap line on wood poles beginning near Williamson Memorial Hospital, running northeast and ending at the top of the hill near the cell tower.
Gilbert-Gilbert 12 kV – A distribution line beginning along Gilbert Creek Road at Rt. 19 North, running northeast and ending at the cell tower at the top of the hill.
Gilbert-Justice 12 kV – A distribution line on wood poles beginning at Neds Branch, running north and ending at Baisden Fork. This also includes a second distribution line on wood poles beginning at Big Lick Branch, running north and ending at the gas compressor station at the top of the hill.
Middle Burning Creek-Kermit 12 kV – A distribution line on wood poles beginning at Middle Burning Creek, running northwest and ending at Lower Burning Creek.
Middle Burning Creek-Naugatuck 12 kV – A distribution line on wood poles beginning at Naugatuck, running northwest and ending at the Middle Burning Creek Station.
Pigeon Creek-Horsepen 12 kV – A distribution line on wood poles beginning at Katie Fork and running northwest to the top of the hill at the communication tower. The line then heads southwest and ends at the communication tower. This also includes a second distribution line on wood poles beginning at the top of Horsepen Mountain on U.S. 52, running south and ending at the communication tower at the top of the mountain.
Pigeon Creek-Mate Creek 34.5 kV – A distribution line on wood poles beginning at the head of Big Muncy and running southwest, crossing King Coal Highway and Mate Creek and ending at Foundation Fork on Beech Creek.
Complaints about possible damage resulting from herbicides may be made by contacting the company at the
above toll-free number or the local office listed below. Complaints may also be directed to the Department of Agriculture, Pesticide Regulatory Programs Unit, which may be contacted in Charleston at 304-558-2209.
Charleston District – Forestry
P.O. Box 1986 Charleston, WV 25327
IO: IO 20102AA1